How far is Montopolis, TX from Cottonwood Shores, TX?
The driving distance from Montopolis, TX to Cottonwood Shores, TX is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Travis County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montopolis and Cottonwood Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montopolis and Cottonwood Shores.
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Start on 183 Toll South: Lockhart
67 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bergstrom Expressway
1.3 km · 47 sec · Bergstrom Expressway
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Continue on Bastrop Highway
1084 ft · 14 sec · Bastrop Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward 183 Toll: Ben White Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 31 min · West Highway 71
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Continue on East State Highway 71
11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 71
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Take the ramp straight toward US 281 North: Marble Falls
2194 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto South US Highway 281
3.7 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn left onto West Ranch Road 2147
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Ranch Road 2147
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Turn right onto Dutch Leming Lane
84 m · 12 sec · Dutch Leming Lane
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Continue on Pecan Lane
1541 ft · 49 sec · Pecan Lane
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Turn left onto Willow Drive
72 m · 12 sec · Willow Drive
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Turn right onto Magnolia Lane
611 ft · 27 sec · Magnolia Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Montopolis and Cottonwood Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Highway 71
Turn slight right onto West Highway 71
22.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Cottonwood Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montopolis to Cottonwood Shores?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Montopolis and 27.7 miles from Cottonwood Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Montopolis and Mostly Sunny near Cottonwood Shores.
Stop Ideas Near The Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to The Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montopolis and Cottonwood Shores. Straight-line distance: 43.48 mi (69.98 km).
#1 Montopolis
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
| Population | 912,791 |
| Coordinates | 30.2432700, -97.6905600 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottonwood Shores
City in Burnet County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,313 |
| Coordinates | 30.5557500, -98.3239100 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood Shores (-98.32391, 30.55575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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